5-year-old killed in heavy machinery-involved accident in Ohio, father injured: deputies
Summary
Workplace Accident Same Illinois in same, Illinois: A 5-year-old child died Sunday after being struck by a compact earth-moving machine at a residence in Plain Township, Stark County, Ohio. The father was operating the machine in the backyard and, while backing up, discovered the child on the ground with severe injuries. The father transported the child to Mercy Hospital, where the child was pronounced dead; the father also suffered injuries after jumping from the machine and was treated at the same hospital. Deputies responded to Mercy Hospital at approximately 3:40 p.m. after receiving a report of an injured child, and the Stark County Sheriff's Office and Coroner's Office are investigating.
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5-year-old killed in heavy machinery-involved accident in Ohio, father injured: deputies